In 2023, Spain led with 18.84% of European enterprises in investigation services, followed by Italy at 14.07%, and the UK at 11.93%. Noteworthy trends include a 5.09% rise in France, a 12.47% surge in Portugal, and a steady growth in Poland and the Netherlands. Conversely, Italy and Germany contracted by over 3%, and Hungary fell by nearly 9%. Switzerland, Estonia, and Cyprus saw no growth. Over five years, significant growth in small markets like Lithuania and Iceland stands out.
Future trends to watch include the potential for further growth in digital and cybersecurity sectors, driving enterprise numbers up in technologically advanced countries. Additionally, post-pandemic economic adjustments could reshape market dynamics, favoring nations with strong digital infrastructure and support mechanisms for entrepreneurship.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Investigation Services Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 18.84 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.07 | 2023 | -2.42% | -3.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.93 | 2023 | +1.55% | +2.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 11.77 | 2023 | -0.26% | -2.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 10.09 | 2023 | +0.15% | +5.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 9.5 | 2023 | +3.99% | +3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.15 | 2023 | +3.35% | +3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.31 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.26 | 2023 | 0% | -0.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.26 | 2023 | -0.67% | -1.66% | View data |
